Rothschild Police Capt. Jeremy Hunt, pictured Tuesday in Rothschild, will take over as interim police chief at the end of June, as the current chief, Dean Albrecht, prepares to retire.

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Katie Hoffman
Daily Herald Media

Dean Albrecht was Jeremy Hunt's supervisor when Hunt first joined the Rothschild Police Department in 1996. More than 17 years later, Hunt will take over for Albrecht as interim chief when he leaves the department at the end of June.

Albrecht will officially retire mid-September from his post as chief, but Hunt - currently second in command - will take over at the end of June when Albrecht leaves to use vacation time.

Together, the pair have more than 53 years experience at the department, and Albrecht's retirement comes 36 years after he began his career in law enforcement. ...